Dragon Boat Race

This will be the 9th year of the Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy presented by the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District. This year’s event is sponsored by American Family Insurance.

The Chinese Dragon Boat Race has a history of over 2,000 years and is a popular sport inAsia and in Chinese American communities all around the world. Started in 1999, the Chicago Dragon Boat Race has always been a family fun activity enjoyed by the residents of Chinatown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Each year, almost 10,000 people are present to watch and participate in the activities. Other festivities and programs include an Asian dance, caricature artists, acrobats, music from a local band, food, bubble tea, and guest celebrities from the different political offices, local radio and television programs (programs may be subject to change).